The Legend of Ochi

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The Legend of Ochi

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In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

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A marvel of state-of-the-art puppetry and visual effects, The Legend of Ochi elevates its predictable story with enchanting presentation.

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

But the story has no relevance, Yuri (Helena Zengel), the hero, has zero personality, and the puppet-based titular creatures she’s trying to save are some of the dullest creations I’ve seen in ages.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 4, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

“The Legend of Ochi” is a gentle fable that imagines people being able to realize there is a better way of being and living in harmony together. It’s certain to warm the heart and tug at it too.

Rated: 3/4

May 2, 2025

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Keith Phipps

The Reveal (Substack)

"It’s just a shame the film’s storytelling is never as assured as Saxon’s other creative choices."

Rated: 2.5/5

May 2, 2025

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Michael Nordine

Movie Brief

As she dedicates herself to the questionable task of returning her new ward to its home, Yuri occasionally gets lost along the way — as does the movie.

May 16, 2025

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

While on the surface, the Emily Watson, Willem Dafoe starrer is a jolly adventure film, it is a gorgeously-told, spare fairytale of understanding the other

May 16, 2025

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Marcelo Stiletano

La Nación (Argentina)

If there was any hidden intention to recover something of the spirit of Steven Spielberg's family films from elsewhere, the entire purpose of bringing it to life falls by the wayside. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

May 15, 2025

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Ben W

Started strong, quickly fell off. HARD.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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Jason E

Walked out of the theater after 20-30 minutes. So loud my Apple Watch was giving warnings to leave the high noise environment. Tortuous experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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David O

Slow and painful to watch. The soundtrack sounds like a middle school orchestra. Dingy sets. Bizarre music. Listless characters. Depressing aftertaste Left after the first 30 minutes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Cynthia L

The move has a great moral undertone and absolutely wonderful music. Definitely more of film for adults than children to appreciate.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Beth

Took 7 year old Grandson he was thrilled to see it Reminded me of Gremlins Something for the young but enjoyed. The cuteness and themes that are in it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Chibidre

It was so cute, it totally transport you to a different world. Think like ET or never-ending story you get transported somewhere more completely different. They did a really good job with taking you into the story. Also love that they didnt do the Bambi.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Synopsis

In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.

Director: Isaiah Saxon
Producer: Traci Carlson, Richard Peete, Isaiah Saxon, Jonathan Wang
Screenwriter: Isaiah Saxon
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Access Entertainment, Year of the Rat Productions, A24, AGBO, Encyclopedia Pictura, Neighborhood Watch, IPR.VC
Rating: PG (Smoking|A Bloody Image|Some Language|Thematic Elements|Violent Content)
Genre: Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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